Fratelli tutti

10/01/2023

Pope urges faithful to journey together in compassion with the sick

Pope Francis releases his message for the 31th World Day of the Sick, and urges Catholics to heed the example of the Good Samaritan showing compassion and taking care of the sick ...

Pope meets participants in 'Rome Call' encounter, organized by the Pontifical Academy for Life and Renaissance Foundation

10/01/2023

Pope: AI Ethics must safeguard the good of human family

Pope Francis receives signatories of the Rome Call for AI Ethics, promoted by the Pontifical Academy for Life and Renaissance Foundation, and applauds their efforts to safeguard ...

Pope Francis meeting Italian firefighters and families

10/12/2022

Pope encourages firefighters to follow example of Good Samaritan

Addressing a group of Italian firefighters, Pope Francis says their selfless dedication to helping people in need reflects the parable of the Good Samaritan who embodies Jesus’ ...

The stage of the Festival of Social Doctrine in Verona at the moment the Pope's address was read

25/11/2022

Pope Francis: “Encounter must become our greatest desire”

Speaking to attendees of the Festival of Social Doctrine in Verona, Pope Francis stresses the importance of trust and encounter given the “grim” situation of the current world ...

Pope Francis greets crowds at General Audience

09/11/2022

Pope at Audience: Bahrain, a Journey of dialogue and peace

At his weekly Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis dedicates his catechesis to his recent Apostolic Journey to Bahrain, calling it a visit of dialogue and fraternity in a world ...

2022.11.03. Viaggio Apostolico nel Regno del Bahrein

04/11/2022

Pope in Bahrain: Prayer and fraternity are our modest but effective weapons

Pope Francis encourages members of the Muslim Council of Elders in Bahrain to embrace fraternity, prayer and common efforts to help humanity rediscover the hidden sources of life, ...

A view of Bahrain National Stadium, where Pope Francis will preside over Mass

01/11/2022

Pope Francis: Pray for my journey to Bahrain

Pope Francis invites the faithful to pray for his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Bahrain (November 3-6), so that "every meeting and event might be a fruitful opportunity to promote, ...

Bishop Allwyn DSilva, Adjunct-Secretary of the FABC, reading the closing message

31/10/2022

FABC closing message: Asian Bishops “challenged” by voices of marginalized

The Bishops of Asia say they have been “challenged” by the voices of the poor, the earth, women, young people, and struggling families.

17/10/2022

Vatican's Diwali message: May Christians and Hindus work together for peace

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue sends well-wishes to people celebrating the feast of Deepavali, and invites Christians and Hindus to work together for peace in a divided ...

An Israeli navy vessel patrols waters on the border with Lebanon

12/10/2022

Lebanon and Israel reach “historic” gas fields deal

The two countries agree terms concerning offshore gas fields, a crucially important deal which just days ago seemed in jeopardy

Giotto's fresco of Saint Francis in the Basilica in Assisi

04/10/2022

Feast of St Francis: The saint an inspiration for these times

On the Feast of St Francis Cardinal Matteo Zuppi celebrates Mass in Assisi, the saint’s hometown, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella addresses the congregation.

29/09/2022

Farrell: Sport can promote togetherness, culture of encounter

The prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, opens the International Summit for the presentation of the Declaration of Sport, and says sport ...

28/09/2022

Caritas Algeria ends its activities in Algeria.

At the behest of the Algerian Government, the Catholic Church has announced with regret the closure of all charitable activities and facilities of Caritas Algeria from 1 October ...

Archbishop Peña Parra and the President of East Timor, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Ramos Horta

20/09/2022

Archbishop Peña Parra speaks on Human Fraternity, inaugurates new nunciature

The Substitute of the Secretariat of State, Archbishop Peña Parra, visits East Timor and, in the capital of Dili, inaugurates the new nunciature. He also speaks at a local Catholic ...

A favela in Pernambuco, northeast of Brazil where 33.1 million people live in hunger

18/09/2022

Cardinal Czerny invites Christians to come together to rebuild broken world

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Integrity focuses on the message contained in the encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti’ and quotes from other encyclicals and Church ...

Pope meets with the International Catholic Legislators Network

25/08/2022

Pope to Catholic legislators: Promote better society through far-sighted legislation

Pope Francis urges members of the International Catholic Legislators Network to work for a more just, fraternal and peaceful world through legislative processes that promote the ...

Bishop Paolo Martinelli , the new Apostolic Vicar for Southern Arabia

06/07/2022

Southern Arabia's new Apostolic Vicar hails diversity within unity

Bishop Paolo Martinelli was installed as the new Apostolic Vicar for Southern Arabia on Saturday at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi. In his inaugural speech and then during his ...

Cardinal Miguel Angel Ayuso-Guixot, Prefect, Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

05/07/2022

Cardinal Ayuso: religious freedom guarantees peace

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue sends a message to the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) hosted by the ...

Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi (2019 file photo)

01/07/2022

Zayed Human Fraternity Award: How to nominate for 2023 edition

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Zayed Human Fraternity Award. The Award came to fruition following Pope Francis' landmark Apostolic Visit to the United Arab Emirates in 2019, ...

Pope Francis receives a Delegation of Buddhists from Thailand in audience in the Vatican

17/06/2022

Pope to Buddhists: Let’s work together to cultivate compassion and hospitality

Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhists from Thailand and reiterates Pope St. Paul VI’s feelings of profound regard for the spiritual, moral and socio-cultural treasures of ...

World Day of the Poor 2022: Pope upholds values of solidarity and responsibility

14/06/2022

Pope's message for World Day of Poor: 'We must uphold values of responsibility, solidarity'

In his message for the 6th World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis invites Christians to greater solidarity and responsibility for the poor in society, stressing the importance of ...

A meeting between Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Prof. Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tayeb

24/05/2022

Bishop Martinelli: Human fraternity a prophetic act for peace

A few weeks before the start of his assignment as Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, Bishop Paolo Martinelli takes stock of his mission. He looks forward to working in a ...

Pope Francis with new ambassadors to the Holy See during the ceremony for the presentation of credentials

19/05/2022

Pope to ambassadors: Don’t lose hope for a world of fraternity

Pope Francis welcomes new non-resident Ambassadors to the Holy See from Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Burundi, and Qatar, and urges nations not to lose hope in a world filled ...

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) workshop on migrants in Lesotho.

18/05/2022

Fratelli Tutti inspiring Church in Lesotho to welcome migrants.

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho recently held a one-day workshop for religious congregations on how best to care for migrants, refugees and people ...

Pope Francis addresses Italian university rectors

16/05/2022

Pope to universities: Rethink development models and inspire community service

Pope Francis meets with University Rectors from Italy’s Lazio region on Monday, inviting them to commit their institutions to rethinking economic, cultural and social models that ...

14/05/2022

De Foucauld: Total surrender to God and universal fraternity

Blessed Charles de Foucauld, whom Pope Francis will canonize on Sunday, serves as an example of universal human fraternity in his dialogue of life with the people he loved and ...

Bishop Alexis Touably Youlo of Côte d’Ivoire elected President of RECOWA.

09/05/2022

West African Bishops study 'Fratelli tutti' and how it applies to the region.

West African Catholic Bishops from the 16 countries of the West African Subregion, comprising the Reunion of Episcopal Conferences of West Africa (RECOWA), have deliberated on Pope ...

Ilhas da Paz helping some Mozambican families with essential food products.

29/04/2022

Mozambique: Ilhas da Paz supports thousands of families with food.

The association, Ilhas da Paz (Islands of Peace), in Mozambique, is providing essential food products to about five thousand families in the city and province of Maputo. This ...

27/04/2022

Cardinal Czerny: Fraternity is the key for human development

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development speaks at an academic event about the contribution of Catholicism to global sustainable development, ...

22/04/2022

Cardinal Czerny: Earth Day demands urgent action

Reflecting on Earth Day, Cardinal Michael Czerny explains why the Church and Pope Francis care so greatly about the Earth, and laments "menacing failures" which make action to ...

Pope Francis meeting members of the Reale Circolo Canottieri Remo

09/04/2022

Pope Francis: 'Values of sport can help prevent war'

Pope Francis tells members of a Roman rowing club that the spirit of true sport can cultivate human friendship and act as an important antidote to prevent war.

Archive photo of Cardinal Michael Czerny

28/02/2022

Card Czerny on Zayed Award: Concept of human fraternity is a precious contribution

Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, ad interim Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks to Vatican Radio's Fr Felipe Herrera of the significance of the ...

2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity presentation

28/02/2022

Pope: Zayed Award, a step forward on common journey of fraternity

Pope Francis congratulates the three recipients of the 2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in a video message and invites them to continue in efforts on the path toward human ...

Participants at the "Mediterranean Frontier of Peace" meeting during a joint session

27/02/2022

Florence meeting closes with appeals for peace, encounter, fraternity

The meeting of Bishops and Mayors of the Mediterranean wraps up on Sunday with religious and civil leaders committing to work together and calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. ...

An exhibit at the Dubai Expo recalls the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity in 2019 by Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar

27/02/2022

World leaders highlight 'Human Fraternity' promoted by Pope Francis

In the run-up to the award ceremony of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2022, two Nobel Peace Laureates and an anti-extremism activist comment on the profound relevance of the ...

Pope Francis meets members of the National Alpine Association fo Italy.

26/02/2022

Pope: Field hospitals need warm presence more than tents

Meeting members of Italy’s National Alpine Association, Pope Francis says that Gospel commitments of fraternity and service need to be concretely practised amidst today’s ...

King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein meeting Pope Francis in 2017

25/02/2022

Winners of Zayed Award for Human Fraternity announced

“Zayed Award for Human Fraternity” announces that it has selected the King and Queen of Jordan and Haitian humanitarian organization FOKAL as winners of this year’s edition.

16/02/2022

Card. Czerny to Caritas Cambodia: listen to cry of the poor, which is God’s cry

In a video message to participants in a spiritual retreat organized by Caritas Cambodia, the ad interim Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development ...

2022.02.07 Giornata Fratellanza Umana Dubai Expo giudice Abdelsalam Alto Comitato

09/02/2022

Judge Abdelsalam: Transforming Human Fraternity from words into action

The Secretary-General of the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity reflects on the 2nd International Day of Human Fraternity celebrated on 4 February, and explains how the reality ...

04/02/2022

Rabbi Lustig: ‘Fraternity an opportunity to heal world with acts of love'

On the International Day of Human Fraternity, Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig praises the foresightedness of the Document on Human Fraternity as offering an opportunity to heal the world’s ...

Muhammad Al-Ḍuwaini, deputy of Gran Imam Ahmad Al-Tayeb of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Mosque and University

04/02/2022

Al-Duwaini: Human fraternity values need to be ‘rediscovered’

Muhammad Al-Ḍuwaini, deputy of Gran Imam Ahmad Al-Tayeb of Egypt’s prestigious Al-Azhar Mosque and University, speaks about the International Day of Human Fraternity, saying the ...

Cardinal Ayuso, Sheikh Al Nahyan and Dr Al Duwaini hold copies of a signed memorandum

04/02/2022

Expo Dubai celebration of Human Fraternity: Promote fraternity through leadership, laws

Members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, along with guest speaker Sheikh Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence for the UAE, celebrated the anniversary of the ...

2020.10.20 Papa Francesco e l'Imam Al-Tayeb di Al-Azhar a Abu Dhabi hanno firmato il documento sulla fratellanza umana, il 4 febbraio del 2019

04/02/2022

Grand Imam pledges support for Human Fraternity efforts

Grand Imam Ahmad Al-Tayeb of Al-Azhar releases a message on the occasion of International Day of Human Fraternity, expressing optimism for efforts for a better world despite the ...

2021.04.22 Foto del videomessaggio di Papa Francesco in occasione della giornata mondiale della terra

04/02/2022

Pope Francis: ‘Embrace human fraternity to stop endless destruction’

Pope Francis releases a video message to mark the 2nd International Day of Human Fraternity, and urges all people to trod the difficult path of fraternity in order to overcome the ...

US President Joe Biden speaks at a press conference in the White House

04/02/2022

US President Biden: Human fraternity can help build better world

US President Joe Biden issues a letter to mark the second International Day of Human Fraternity, and says now is the time to build a better world and uphold human rights.

03/02/2022

Nobel Peace activist: 'No human fraternity without women and girls'

Leymah Gbowee, a member of the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity, speaks about the importance of promoting the rights of women and girls, in order to promote human fraternity ...

2021.11.19 Il Padiglione della Santa Sede all'Expo di Dubai 2020

03/02/2022

Holy See Expo 2020 pavilion: Deepening connections between peoples, faiths

Monsignor Tomasz Trafny, deputy commissioner of the Holy See Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, highlights the message and inspiration behind the structure, and invites everyone to ...

02/02/2022

Painting for Human Fraternity: a portrayal of peaceful coexistence

Ahead of the International Day of Human Fraternity, young people from all over the world gather to paint famous masterpieces, feeling united by the common feeling of freedom as ...

02/02/2022

Cardinal Czerny: Human fraternity makes it possible for all to live with hope

Ahead of the International Day of Human Fraternity celebrated on 4 February, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development reflects on the significance of ...

Pope Francis during the General Audience in Paul VI Hall in the Vatican

02/02/2022

Pope urges efforts towards promoting human fraternity

Ahead of the International Day of Human Fraternity, Pope Francis reaffirms that “today is a time of fraternity”, and calls on everyone to take steps towards avoiding divisions ...

01/02/2022

Cardinal Ayuso: 'Human fraternity is a personal attitude'

Ahead of the anniversary of the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity, Cardinal Miguel Ayuso talks about the responsibility we all have as individuals to promote fraternity ...

Prayer and encounter for peace at the Colosseum - "Peoples as Brothers, Future Earth: Religions and Cultures in Dialogue" (7 October 2021)

10/01/2022

Pope Francis, building bridges in the name of fraternity

In his address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis reiterated the Church’s impartial passion for humanity, especially wounded or humiliated humanity. ...

04/01/2022

Mozambique's religious leaders pledge peace in Cabo Delgado

Religious leaders in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province denounce the exploitation of religion to justify political violence and terrorism, as the region faces an Islamist ...

16/12/2021

Pope Francis establishes Fratelli tutti Foundation

Pope Francis establishes the Fratelli tutti Vatican Foundation within the Fabbrica di San Pietro. The new institution aims at investing “in cultural and spiritual formation through ...

Caritas Internationalis marks 70 years with a new campaign: Together We - Act today for a better tomorrow

13/12/2021

"Together We": a wake-up call for the future of humanity

“Together We – Act today for a better tomorrow” is the name of a new global campaign launched by Caritas Internationalis as it marks its 70th anniversary.

Pope Francis waves to the faithful during the Angelus on Wednesday

08/12/2021

At Angelus, Pope recalls Apostolic Journey to Cyprus and Greece

Following the recitation of the Angelus for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis looked back on his Apostolic Journey to Cyprus and Greece, which concluded on ...

10/11/2021

'Fratelli tutti' confirms a universal truth about man, panelists say

On the occasion of the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical "Fratelli tutti", Georgetown University and "La Civiltà Cattolica” hosted a two-day international conference ...

Pope Francis embraces Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

04/11/2021

Pope affirms two-state solution with Palestinian President

Pope Francis holds a private audience with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, and discusses the need for direct dialogue between Palestine and Israel to achieve a ...

A view of St. Peter's Basilica at sunset

21/10/2021

“Fratelli tutti” Foundation launched in the Vatican

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti explains that the just-established “Fratelli tutti” Foundation aims to promote and support sustainable growth and a new humanism and provide a workshop for ...

Cardinal Michael Czerny, Under-Secretary for the Migrants and Refugees Section of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

14/10/2021

Cardinal Czerny: The Church is synodal in its very essence and life

In a discourse delivered to participants at the 12th Fribourg Church in the World Forum, Cardinal Michael Czerny traces Pope Francis’ vision for the Church in the light of the 2019 ...

The Pope and the Grand Imam: Ahmed al-Tayeb presents Pope Francis with a copy of the volume by Judge Mohamed Abdulsalam

09/10/2021

'The Pope and the Grand Imam': Pope receives new book by Judge Abdelsalam

On 4 October, Grand Imam Al-Tayeb was received in audience by Pope Francis, along with Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, the secretary-general of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity ...

09/10/2021

Zayed Human Fraternity Award: ‘A call to action to resist spread of hatred’

The jury members of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity hold a press conference to share their thoughts on the value of human fraternity and the qualities they are looking for in ...

2021.10.08 Grande Imam di Al-Azhar Ahmad Al-Tayyeb

08/10/2021

Grand Imam Al-Tayeb: "Fratelli tutti" important for Muslims too

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar speaks to Vatican Media about his relationship with Pope Francis: "From the first minute of our meeting I had confirmation that he is a man of peace and ...

Pope Francis and representatives of religions meet at a Global Compact on Education event, Oct. 5, 2021.

05/10/2021

Vatican meeting of religions on education to peace, fraternity

The Vatican on Tuesday organized a meeting of representatives of the world’s religions with Pope Francis, to discuss how, through the Global Compact on Education, religions can ...

Government officials meet for the annual Red Mass at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington DC

04/10/2021

“Red Mass” in Washington highlights the theme of fraternity

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia spoke at the 69th “Red Mass” on Sunday marking the opening of the new term of the US Supreme Court. In his homily, the Vatican Permanent Observer to the ...

Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy, on Sept. 28, 2021

29/09/2021

Pope to Youth4Climate: Education should foster care for environment

Pope Francis sends a video message to some 400 young people from 197 countries participating in a 3-day Youth4Climate meet taking place in Milan, northern Italy.

Cover of the book by Cardinal Czerny and Fr. Barone

28/09/2021

Pope: ‘Fraternity and social doctrine rooted in God’s love for humanity'

Pope Francis pens the preface for a book written by Cardinal Czerny about the Pope’s social magisterium in “Fratelli tutti”, saying fraternity and the Church’s social teaching are ...

26/09/2021

Cardinal Parolin to UN General Assembly: Peace must be grounded in fraternity

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sends a video message to the UN General Assembly, and touches on topics ranging from the pandemic, the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow, and war ...

25/09/2021

Pope to Focolare-linked bishops: Help realize God’s “dream” of harmony in world

Bishops from various Christian Churches and ecclesial communities who held a meeting organized by the Focolare Movement, were received by Pope Francis on Saturday in the Vatican. ...

09/09/2021

Values' Metrics: new tools for evaluating investments

An interview with Maurizio Grifoni, president of the FON.TE pension fund, which together with the Federation for the Economy of the Common Good and the Core Values Association, has ...

An election worker places mail-in ballots into a voting box

08/09/2021

US Bishops launch initiative to address polarization in society

The USCCB launches the “Civilize it” initiative to respond to the challenge of polarization in politics, the church and across the US society. The initiative aims to bring people ...

Construction workers at work in Washington DC, USA

03/09/2021

US Bishops advocate for a more fraternal world in Labor Day statement

Chairman of the US Bishops’ Domestic Justice and Human Development Committee, Archbishop Paul Coakley, urges common efforts in order to re-emerge from the Covid-19 crisis “with an ...

21/08/2021

Guinea Bissau: Death of the Imam of Mansoa is a blow to Muslims and Christians.

The death of Imam Ustas AladjiI Bubacar Djaló of Mansoa is a great loss for Islam in Guinea-Bissau, but also for the Catholic Church, because throughout his life he was a man of ...

20/08/2021

Higher Committee of Human Fraternity concerned for crisis in Afghanistan

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity says "it is time for Afghanistan to embrace peaceful coexistence” and uphold principles of human fraternity and tolerance. It also ...

10/08/2021

Zayed Award committee members hail good collaboration

Jury committee members of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity met on Friday to review entries for the 2022 prize, which recognizes individuals and institutions offering profound ...

31/07/2021

Caritas Oceania: united by faith and the ocean

The urgent need to care for the environment, in particular the ocean, coping with Covid and nurturing the faith were top priorities at the just concluded Caritas Oceania Annual ...

19/07/2021

Fraternity is the most valuable medal

Tokyo prepares to host the Olympic Games in the shadow of the pandemic. Pope Francis' teaching on sport shows the way to build harmony among peoples.

01/07/2021

Vatican's International Day for Human Fraternity video wins award

The campaign consisting of a logo, graphics and a one-and-a-half minute video, translated into 22 languages, was internationally recognized at the 15th edition of "Publifestival", ...

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01/07/2021

Nominations open for 2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has opened nominations for the 2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, to recognize those who work to promote human progress and peaceful ...

15/06/2021

Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi to open in 2022

The cultural landmark in the UAE capital, which includes a synagogue, a church and a mosque, is meant to be a beacon of understanding and peaceful coexistence, inspired by the ...

03/06/2021

A Moment of Fraternity: Recalling Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq

Christian and Muslim leaders come together on Thursday for a webinar to share their insights on the Pope’s historic visit to Iraq at the beginning of March

22/05/2021

Pope to CHARIS Pentecost vigil: Holy Spirit changes us so we can change the world

Pope Francis highlights the importance of fraternal love, forgiveness and Christian witness, in a video message for an ecumenical Pentecost Vigil in Jerusalem organized by CHARIS.

08/05/2021

Pope to VAX Live: “We need light and hope, paths of healing and salvation"

In a video message sent Saturday to participants in the VAX Live concert, Pope Francis stresses the need for deep healing, both from the effects of the Covid-19 virus and the virus ...

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06/05/2021

Pope calls for joint efforts on path towards an ever wider "we"

Pope Francis highlights the importance of inclusiveness and fraternity in his 2021 Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, stressing that an ever wider “we” will help ...

30/04/2021

Pope to Chemin Neuf Community: “Continue to walk the paths of fraternity"

Pope Francis encourages the members of the Chemin Neuf Community in their mission of service of the poor, reminding them that the Lord counts on their boldness, courage and ...

16/04/2021

Virtual event highlights the communality of human dignity

The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, emphasizes the importance of recognizing our shared human dignity in an interview with Vatican ...

15/04/2021

Cardinal Parolin: Multilateralism, fraternity needed on path toward better society

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, highlights key elements central to ongoing efforts toward achieving a fraternal society envisioned by Pope Francis in his ...

14/04/2021

Archbishop Jurkovic: 'Fratelli tutti' strengthens unity of humanity

Speaking ahead of a webinar on fraternity, multilateralism and peace, Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic describes the importance of solidarity during the pandemic, as well as the strength ...

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12/04/2021

Abdel Salam chronicles journey of two human fraternity champions

Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam recently presented a copy of his book to the Pope, in which he chronicles the process undertaken by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayeb in crafting ...

10/04/2021

"Fratelli tutti" and the challenge of neo-populism

We publish the speech given by Rodrigo Guerra Lopez at the meeting organized last month by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.

29/03/2021

Pope calls priests to conform themselves to Christ

Pope Francis tells the Pontifical Mexican College in Rome that the challenges of today require that priests conform themselves to the Lord and the gaze of love with which He ...

13/03/2021

Eight years with Pope Francis: The joy of the Gospel for the whole world

On March 13, 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to the Chair of St. Peter. He is the first Jesuit, the first Latin-American Pope, and the first with the name Francis. These ...

10/03/2021

Pope at Audience: Fraternity is challenge for Iraq and whole world

Pope Francis reflects on his recent Apostolic Journey to Iraq during the weekly General Audience, and highlights a penitential sense he felt during his visit, as well as the joy of ...

09/03/2021

Pope’s Iraq visit 'an important step in promoting fraternity'

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity hails Pope Francis’ just-concluded Apostolic Journey to Iraq as a crucial moment for promoting tolerance, inclusiveness and human ...

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04/03/2021

Abdel Salam: Pope’s visit to Iraq significant for entire Arab region

On the eve of Pope Francis' apostolic visit to Iraq, the secretary-general of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity underscores the values of solidarity and coexistence ...

04/03/2021

Pope to Iraq: 'I come as pilgrim of peace, seeking fraternity, reconciliation'

Pope Francis sends a video message to the people of Iraq, to share a message of peace, fraternity and comfort, as he prepares for his Apostolic Visit which begins on Friday.

03/03/2021

Iraq: faith-based organizations welcome Pope’s visit and message of fraternity

In a joint statement, various religious organizations express joy for Pope Francis' historic Apostolic Visit to Iraq (5-8 March) and renew their commitment to rebuilding a society ...

01/03/2021

UN supporting investigation into fatal DRC attack

Following an attack in Eastern DR Congo on a UN agency convoy that left three people dead, including the Italian Ambassador to DRC, the UN Secretary General says the organization ...

04/02/2021

Human Fraternity Day online event highlights need for solidarity

During a virtual ceremony commemorating the first-ever International Day for Human Fraternity on Thursday, Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, highlight ...

04/02/2021

Pope Francis on Human Fraternity: We are all born of the same Father

Pope Francis highlights the theme of fraternity in a video message for the first International Day of Human Fraternity celebrated on Thursday. He calls for a world of mutual ...

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